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The 10 Best Mountain Bike Trails in the Angeles National Forest

Angeles National Forest is located right next to a massive urban population, but this enormous forest is home to some incredible mountain bike trails! The 10 best bike trails include the Mt. Wilson trail, Mt. Lowe, Chilao, and more.

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MTB Collision With Grizzly Bear Led to Fatal Mauling, According to Investigation

Warning: This article contains graphic details. Back in June, the Flathead Beacon and Singletracks reported that Brad Treat was killed by a Grizzly Bear while mountain biking in Montana. Treat was a US Forest Service law enforcement officer, and a Forest Service review board recently concluded its investigation into the accident. According to the findings, Treat was …

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Forest Service Says “No Evidence Bike Use Would Degrade Trails”

A proposal has been put forth that mountain bikes be allowed on a historic trail in the Alleghany National Forest: Tracy Ridge, in Pennsylvania. The USFS conducted an environmental assessment about the fitness of this trail for mountain bike access and they found that “there is no evidence that bike use of the area would degrade the …

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After Yet Another Loss, Montana Mountain Bikers Fight Back With a Lawsuit of Their Own

Editor’s Note: John Fisch is an avid backcountry enthusiast who hikes, bikes and backpacks at every opportunity. While John is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Anti-cycling forces have long used lobbying clout and legal action to close longstanding cycling routes …

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Advocacy, forest service, News, usfs - September 30, 2016

US Forest Service Proposes a “Cultural Shift” To Promote Recreation and Common Sense

The US Forest Service has proposed a “cultural shift” with the intent of promoting recreation and a common-sense approach to their management policies, the Denver Post reports. Their goal is to encourage Americans to use their public lands in a safe and responsible way, but to do that, a major change will need to take place in …

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